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Dentigerous cyst

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Introduction: - Dentigerous cyst also known as follicular cyst or pericoronal cyst. It is the most common type of all the odontogenic cysts. An odontogenic cyst surrounding the crown of impacted tooth caused by fluid accumulation between the reduced enamel epithelium and enamel surface, where the crown seems to be in lumen. Clinical features: - Usually occurs in 2nd and 3rd decades of life. Mostly found in children and adolescents. Slightly more common in males. Maxillary and mandibular third molar and maxillary cuspids areas are most common sites to be involved. Mostly associated with crown of impacted tooth. Sometimes it may also associate with complex compound odontome and supernumerary teeth Generally, it is painless but may be painful if secondary infection is present. Dentigerous cyst may become aggressive lesion. Cystic involvement of an unerupted third molar may lead to the hollowing of the entire ramus up to the coronoid and condyle process and also the expansion of th...
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Pericoronitis

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Introduction: - The term pericoronitis originates from the Greek word, peri means “around”, Latin word corona signifies “crown” and itis signifies “inflammation”. Pericoronitis is defined as the inflammation of soft tissues associated with infection in relation to the crown of partially erupted tooth including the gingiva and dental follicle. It is also named as operculitis. Classification: - Pericoronitis may be classified as an acute and chronic pericoronitis. Acute pericoronitis – Acute pericoronitis is sudden and short lived associated with many severe symptoms such as fever, swelling and pain. These symptoms may demonstrate that the infection is continuing to spread. Chronic pericoronitis – Chronic or recurrent pericoronitis may associated with periodic occurrence of repeated episodes of acute pericoronitis. Chronic pericoronitis can cause few symptoms if any but some signs are usually noticeable at the time of intraoral examination. Risk factors for pericoronitis: - ...
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Teeth discoloration

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Discoloration of teeth, Tooth yellowing, brown teeth   Each tooth is made up of three layers, the outermost layer is enamel which is very hard, white, and slightly transparent. The second layer is dentin which is yellow and sensitive. The last Inside there is the nerve of teeth called the pulp.   Normal tooth color - ·        The color of the teeth of children is white like milk [bluish -white (milky -white)], ·         And in adults, there is a slight yellowish (yellowish -white) ·         The color of teeth becomes yellow with age, as the thickness of the first layer enamel decreases, and due to this its transparency increases, and the second layer which is yellow starts appearing. This is the reason that teeth become yellow with age. ·         Let’s know how many types of discoloration are present in the teeth. 1.    ...
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Midline diastema, space between the teeth

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INTRODUCTION  :   A space between two adjacent teeth are called a “diastema”... Diastema causes cosmetic problems and difficulty in speech. midline diastema, space between the teeth midline diastema, space between the teeth Cause and treatment of diastema: 1. Around 2 mm of space between two front teeth at the age between 9 to 11 yr is a normal condition and it will disappear by itself after the eruption of the canine tooth. 2. Extra small tooth present between two front teeth - careful extraction of the extra tooth and orthodontic treatment for space closure. 3. Thick labial frenum between tooth (part of gum) - surgical removal of frenum before/after orthodontic treatment. 4. If diastema is due to small tooth size comparing to arch (jaw bone)- it can be treated by tooth color crown, veneer, or tooth color restoration of the tooth. 5. Bad habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting- these habits should be removed after that most of the tim...
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Bad Breath and Oral Health

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Bad Breath and Oral Health  Introduction: - Bad breath, or halitosis, is an annoying issue that impact millions. Everybody experiences bad breath every now and then. Yet poor breath is a constant problem for certain people and they fail to come up with a solution. Bad breath: - Bad breath is not a disease, it is a condition which may become a cause of many other oral health issues and also known as halitosis. This also gives an indication of some other health issues too. Most commonly, it occurs due to the improper maintenance of oral hygiene and unscheduled oral health care check-up. Cause of Bad breath: - Food – Eating of food having strong odors (onion, garlic etc.) also affects the breath. Most of the times brushing, flossing and use of mouth wash temporarily resolved it out but not completely. It will completely resolve only after the food will pass through the body. Poor oral hygiene – If not bru...
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Tooth ache, teeth sensitivity

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tooth ache,teeth sensitivity, gingival recession, tooth abrasion Teeth sensitivity, gingival recession, tooth abrasion Cause Detection and Prevention The most common problem with people in lockdown are dental pain, and the tooth pain is so unbearable that people are unable to sleep even if they can't eat food.  Today, we will tell you what are the reasons for the pain in the teeth and what can be the actual treatment for it. Teeth pain is mainly due to tooth decay or cavity or it can also be due to swelling of gums. There are other reasons as well, by keeping the teeth firmly pressed during sleep, and to grind them while sleeping or to come across some strong food. Chewing hard things causes fracture in the teeth and brushing with more strength can also cause tooth abrasion which ultimately turn into.  There may be also one reason for the pain in the teeth that his wisdom teeth are coming out, which usually come from the age of 14 to 25 yr.  How to identify p...
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